Work has begun on a long-planned upgrade of Aspen Reserve in central Tauranga. The upgrade aimed to transform the historic site into a greener, more welcoming... Read More

Sightseers can once again enjoy sweeping views across the Western Bay and beyond, with a new viewing platform officially opened at the Minden Lookout. The... Read More

The eyes and ears for the police - that patrol Katikati regularly - are asking the community and local businesses to assist them with funding to keep their... Read More

A Tauranga primary school has cut its gate drop-offs by 40% in three years by joining a city-wide initiative that encourages residents to ditch private vehicle... Read More

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council's new chief executive says some decisions he makes may not be popular, but they will be necessary. Matt Potton... Read More

Tauranga's aviation museum is calling for volunteers to help inspire the next generation of flying enthusiasts via its hands-on programmes for school students. Classic... Read More

More than 1300 young dancers from across New Zealand - and for the first time overseas - are preparing to take the stage at Mercury Baypark Arena for one of... Read More

Mount Maunganui extreme sports athlete Flynn Chisholm has added another feat to his growing list of achievements, this time completing 4110 pull-ups in 24 hours... Read More

Ōtūmoetai Intermediate School student Harper Stull has taken out first place in the Wellington regional final of the 2026 'Chinese Bridge” Chinese Language... Read More

After more than a decade hiatus, Katikati will again have a St John youth programme running locally in school terms for children aged from 5 to 18. The Hato... Read More

A nine-year-old Katikati student who has grown his hair for three years to donate to people with hair loss will cut his locks in a school fundraiser this Friday. What... Read More

A collaboration in the Western Bay of Plenty is bringing together environmental restoration work and youth development. Outflow Trust and Recreate NZ are... Read More